Understand the value of self - sufficiency, and only approach your boss with a problem or complaint if you've explored all options for resolving it yourself.

懂得自己解决问题的价值，只有在你自己已经探求了所有解决问题的可能性之后才去请老板帮忙或者抱怨一下。

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Rear your children with a sense of independence and self-sufficiency.

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Look at previous company results, and listen for evidence of self-sufficiency, problem solving, and a thorough understanding of your product, technology, customers, and the market.

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